The Early Word: More Tyre Nichols video may be coming; JJJ’s pants are nothing but net
Former SCORPION supervisor has a troubled past, Music Fest will be smaller and we remember Geoffrey Redd.
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February 2023
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What to look for in Memphis’ road game against Wichita State
Memphis, which is No. 40 in the NET rankings and No. 37 in KenPom, can’t afford to slip up to Wichita State if it hopes to stay on the right side of the NCAA Tournament bubble.
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Grizzlies Insider: Examining two national television narratives
The Grizzlies are 5-7 in nationally televised games this season. Seven of their next 10 games will be played on TNT or ESPN.
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Martin: No doubt that Penny Hardaway is the guy for Memphis
Overall, Hardaway — the favorite son of Memphis and program legend — is doing a solid job as the coach at Memphis.
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The Early Word: Tyre Nichols lawsuit looms; Wanda Halbert gets an adviser
Shelby County will study reparations, critics bash new third-grade retention law and Chick-fil-A wants to bend the rules.
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Sanford: Deadly violence by an out-of-towner only adds to our city’s woes
“Let’s pay tribute to one of the good ones who, by losing his life, reminded us again how dangerous policing can be.”
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Tyre Nichols’ death could cost Memphis taxpayers millions
The expected civil lawsuit in the Tyre Nichols case means taxpayers could pay a significant sum.
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Bartlett’s Maggie Graham takes aim at local wrestling history
Former football lineman and jiu-jistu practitioner has sights set on a fourth state championship.
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Table Talk: New restaurant opening in former Rizzo’s space, and fish is back
A new restaurant is coming to South Main, and it was a sad week in the restaurant world.
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Parents, local leaders speak out against MSCS security staff using pepper spray
Memphis-Shelby County Schools has contended that allowing school security staff to use pepper spray against students to break up fights is generally safe, but some still don’t agree with the practice.
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Meet the Memphis man behind Jaren Jackson’s ‘net’ pants
The Memphis Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. made a stir at NBA All-Star Weekend with his Memphis designed fit.
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Hard seltzer sales lead to hard debate
Years after the wine in grocery stores battle was fought, a new battle is brewing — over spirit-based seltzers.
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Grizzlies Insider: Jaren Jackson Jr. talks vacation, All-Star outfits
“Bro, you have to level up each day, and every day I’ve killed every fit,” Jackson said. “And I don’t really be saying that out loud. This was the best I have ever dressed.”
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MLGW leaving TVA could save $49 million annually, consultant says
While there are real savings if MLGW buys power outside of TVA, according to EnerVision, it’s not a figure that will transform MLGW or the City of Memphis’ budget, but ratepayers would feel its impact.
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Calvary Episcopal’s preaching series turns 100 with a roster full of favorites
The Lenten Preaching Series celebrates its 100th birthday this year, starting Wednesday when Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Jon Meacham will be in the pulpit.
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The Early Word: Car crimes are on the rise; All-Stars get their game on
Whitehaven and Arkabutla experienced mass shootings, a Memphis Police officer is dead and the Tigers fell to Houston.
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Tennessee Republicans toy with the idea of shunning more federal money
House Speaker Cameron Sexton and Gov. Bill Lee say they don’t want to deal with the requirements that accompany federal funding for education and HIV prevention and Tennessee is in the financial shape to replace it.
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Calkins: Sure, Memphis lost this game to Houston. But the rematch could be history.
The Memphis Tigers put up a gallant fight in losing to the Houston Cougars Sunday. The good news? The Cougars should be No. 1 in the country when they come to FedExForum for the rematch on March 5. And a healthy Kendric Davis should be waiting for them.
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Memphis-Shelby County Schools aims to curb campus violence
Project RESTORE, funded through a $422,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, aims to train students in nonviolent conflict resolution techniques.
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Full circle: Tim McCarver back home after living a life full of dreams
Tim McCarver, who died Thursday at age 81, was a three-sport star at Christian Brothers, a World Series hero for the St. Louis Cardinals, and a Baseball Hall-of-Fame inductee as a broadcaster.
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Media day madness: All-Star weekend a high point for Morant-Jackson duo
Grizzlies stars Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. are playing on the NBA’s biggest stage this weekend. Here are all their best quotes from All-Star media day.
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Tamales in a doughnut shop? Aw, shucks.
At Mr. Donut on Goodman Road in Horn Lake, there’s a neon sign with two words that go together like love and happiness: Hot tamales. These are Delta-style, wrapped in corn shucks.
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Delta, Mexican or Memphis style: A guide to some of the Mid-South’s best tamales
Delta-style, Mexican and other kinds of tamales can be found all around Memphis. Here are some of the best.
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Martin: Memphis gets a crack at Houston on Sunday. My advice? Punt
Go ahead, take the loss, and wait for brighter days. Most importantly: Show Houston nothing in the process.
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Calkins: It was a massive Memphis win — and maybe the craziest one ever.
The Memphis Tigers lost Kendric Davis to injury, lost 24 turnovers and somehow still managed to beat Central Florida Thursday night. It may not have been the most important win in Memphis history. But it was unlike any that have come before.
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